Firearm Sales

The City of Scottsdale, Arizona (Maricopa County) is procuring approximately 108 items consisting of forfeited and unclaimed handguns and firearm accessories through sealed offer solicitation ITB 26ITB068. The procurement includes handguns in multiple calibers (.22, .25, .38, .357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .45, 9mm, and 10mm) along with associated magazines, holsters, and cases, which must be purchased as a single lot with no items able to be refused or left behind. All firearms and accessories are being sold on an "as is, where is" basis, with some items potentially containing biohazards that require disinfection to industry standards before public resale. The successful bidder must be a Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer authorized to conduct firearms transactions under federal and state law, and must execute a Disclaimer of Liability, Release, and Hold Harmless Agreement acknowledging that the City makes no warranties regarding operational condition, sterility, or cleanliness of any items. Sealed offers were due by 2:00 PM Arizona local time on May 12, 2026, with public opening conducted via Microsoft Teams on the same date. The winning offeror must take possession of all materials within three calendar days of final payment and no later than ten days after award notification, with full payment required within seven calendar days of award using certified or cashier's check only.

Participation in this procurement is restricted to Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealers, and no set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are indicated in the solicitation documents. The City of Scottsdale retains the right to reject any or all offers received, and no incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced as this represents a liquidation of forfeited assets rather than a renewal or continuation of an ongoing contract. Applicable Arizona city transaction privilege and use taxes remain the responsibility of the winning offeror. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the sale represents the disposition of court-ordered forfeited weapons pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3105, along with other unclaimed firearms and spent casings, in accordance with Scottsdale Revised Code Article III, Section 23-31 et seq. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with all federal, state, and local firearms regulations and licensing requirements, with evaluation criteria centered on bidder qualifications, compliance with technical specifications outlined in multiple Exhibit B documents, and pricing competitiveness.